Using A7 as an access point and meshing a router

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Using A7 as an access point and meshing a router
Using A7 as an access point and meshing a router
2020-07-10 17:02:31 - last edited 2023-02-21 08:50:17
Model: Archer A7  
Hardware Version: V4
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My current modem is a modem/router combination. It's not great so I wanted to upgrade to TP Link. I also don't get internet in one part of my house so I bought an extender.

I set up the new TP link router as a router and then also an extender. However, again, there was no way to turn off the old network because the modem is also a router. It was pretty good but sometimes would be slow, and I felt maybe the networks were fighting with each other. 

Setting up the new TP link router as an Access Point instead seemed to be a good solution. Now they would work together and not fight. I then went to set up the TP extender, but it will not allow me to mesh networks. Can I only mesh networks if the router is set up as a router? 

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Re:Using A7 as an access point and meshing a router
2020-07-10 22:49:45 - last edited 2023-02-21 08:50:05

@NYCTP 

 

Correct, the A7 needs to be in router mode in order to utilize OneMesh.

 

What you can do is to disable the Wi-Fi on your modem/router to avoid any interference to the A7.

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2020-07-10 23:59:23 - last edited 2023-02-21 08:50:05

@Tony Thanks. I also get phone service through the cable provider so it's unclear if I do that, will it mess with the phone service?

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2020-07-13 15:47:28 - last edited 2023-02-21 08:50:05

@NYCTP 

 

Check with the ISP if disabling the Wi-Fi would affect that. If it will, then you can leave the Wi-Fi on, it is not a must to turn it off, just something to help.

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